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From the Director

Spring Events


The groundhog may have been right! It certainly has been beautiful here along the Wasatch Front; spring is definitely around tCece Mitchell, Vice President and Directorhe corner. Another sure sign spring is on the way – business gatherings are scheduled throughout the state.

The first large business gathering of the season is scheduled for next week. The Governor’s Utah Economic Summit ‘07 is being held in Salt Lake City at the Grand America Hotel on Thursday, March 22. This all day conference has five tracks – Entrepreneurship, Business Law, Business Development, Business Promotion and Business Tools. Use this link for more information and to register.

In April, the Salt Lake Chamber is hosting its annual Business to Business Expo at the Salt Palace on April 25-26. Be sure to check your local chamber of commerce and economic development calendars for events in your area. Let us know if you have a business event in the near future and we’ll do our best to include you on our calendar.

As always you can find smaller networking events and training opportunities listed on the TCOB Calendar.

Enjoy the weather, and take advantage of the spring events – its time to brush off the winter blahs and get ready to take your business to the next level.

Read on!




Vice President and Manager
Zions Business Resource Center

NFIB Publishes Checklist for Managing a Small Business' Finances


"Small-business owners need to be informed about every aspect of financing, from bookkeeping to cash-flow projections to securing loans from bankers. While you may not need to be an expert on each of these aspects (and, really, you can't be unless you have an accounting degree), the more you understand about these vital components of small-business finance, the greater the chance for your company's success."
(Read more here...)
Should You Deduct that Home Office?

From Forbes.com
"Ah, the virtues of the home office. If you work alone, you can do it in your pajamas; the commute is a flight of stairs; and your ever-beckoning pantry is just a few feet away. And then there's the juicy tax deduction."

Or is there?
(Read more here...)

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Register Now to Attend the Governor's Utah Economic Summit '07


If you want to put your thumb on Utah’s economic pulse in a “see and be seen” business event like no other in the state, the Governor’s Utah Economic Summit '07 is the place to be.

Held March 22 in the Grand America Hotel, summit attendees will hear from leading authorities on economic opportunities in the state, participate in forums, panel discussions, breakout tracks, open dialogue sessions, and networking breaks.

Pre-registration ends today, however if you enter the Zions Bank promo code zb100 you can still receive the discount price of $100 through Friday. Otherwise, the cost to get in the summit is $150 at the door. Use the promo code online here.

“This is a great opportunity to sharpen the saw,” says Jed Call, vice president of business development for the Newspaper Agency Corporation. “For those who miss the summit, it will be too bad that they do.” He expects about 800 to 1,000 participants to attend this first summit, which will be an annual event.

The summit will bring together leaders and executives of business, labor, academia and government in a common goal to collaborate, innovate and lead Utah to greater prosperity. The Summit will feature Governor Huntsman as the keynote speaker, who will set forth the vision of state economic development and opportunities for businesses to prosper in this thriving economy. Robert Spendlove, state economic authority, will also set forth the trends and projections of where business is heading.

“The Summit is the place to hear the experts speak about the current economy and the future plans to sustain and maintain growth,” according to Call.

During the Summit, participants will have the opportunity to attend Executive Breakout Tracks, allowing for more focus on subjects of interest in their industry. Many of the Summit Tracks will qualify for continuing education in various professional fields. Topics covered include business law, marketing, management, transportation, commercial real estate, international business, public relations and much more.

Summit participants will learn about competing successfully in the global marketplace, enjoy breakfast and even have the unique opportunity to listen in as young entrepreneurs pitch their business plans to angel investors. Attendees will gain some great insight as they hear the angel investors discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each pitch, and come away with strong understanding of how to make their respective businesses more attractive to equity investors.

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Attend the Downtown Rising Launch

The Downtown Rising Launch will be held March 21 at  9 a.m., in the Marriot Hotel, 220 S State Street, Salt Lake City. A press conference at the Gallivan Plaza will follow at 10:30 a.m. All Downtown businesses and organizations are invited. There is no charge, but due to limited seating RSVP’s are requested. Contact Camille Winnie at 801-333-1106 or email camille@downtownslc.org.
 

Interested in Doing Business in Mexico?

Attend the "Mexico's Emerging Markets" seminar, sponsored by the Governor's Office of Economic Development. Mexico's large and dynamic economy offers business opportunities in virtually any business
sector. Participants will receive current information on the market opportunities that await Utah companies desiring to expand into Mexico. Please come prepared with questions. Date: March 21. Where: The Little America Hotel, 500 S. Main St, Salt Lake City, Utah
Space is limited. Preregistration required. Please register online here.
Fee: $30.00 per person. No cash or credit cards.

Calendar of Events

  • MAR.14 - 8:30 AM-1PM - Choosing a Business Entity (Location: 9750 South 300 West - Miller Corporate Professional Development Center - Room: 209)
  • MAR. 14 - 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM - MicroEnterprise Loan Fund Orientation. 154 East Ford Ave. #A (3415 South). Salt lake City, UT 84115. Cost: Free!
  • MAR. 14 - 4 pm-6pm - Pro to Pro Financial Quick Books. Salt Lake Chamber. 175 East 400 South, Suite 600. Salt Lake City. Validated parking will be available in the parking lot west of the Salt Lake Chamber building. Questions: (801) 364-3631. Cost: $10.
  • MAR. 14 - 8 AM-9:30AM - Ready Your Business/12 point program to business continuity planning (Complete all 12 points by August 2007 and receive Recognition of Readiness Award from Gov. Huntsman and Lt Gov. Herbert. Location: Merit Medical, 1600 W Merit Pkwy, (9850 S/Redwood Rd) SLC. Contact: Renee Murphy - rmurphy@utah.gov.
  • MAR. 14 - 8 am-9am - Customer Relationship Management. Location: Salt Lake Chamber: 175 E 400 S, Suite 600, SLC. Contact Phone: 801/364-3631.
  • MAR. 14 - 6 pm-7:30pm - Worksite Immigration Enforcement for Employers. Larry Miller Campus, SLCC, 9750 S 300 W, Sandy. Info: Rudy Ortiz (801-957-4654)
  • MAR. 15 - 8 AM-4:30 PM - Small Business Employment Tax Withholding - SBDC (Sandy 9750 S. 300 W. - Phone: 957-4654)
  • MAR. 15 - 8:30 AM - 1PM - Sales & Use Tax Workshop. Utah Tax Commission. 210 North 1950 West, Salt Lake City, Room 1026. Cost: FREE.
  • MAR. 15 - 6 pm-8pm - Hispanic Business Start-Up Seminar. Ogden Business Info Center, 2444 Washington Blvd, Ogden. Contact: Beverly King (bking1@weber.edu or call 801-626-7232).
  • MAR. 15 - Employment Law Basics for Supervisors. Red Lion Hotel -- 161 W 600 S, Salt Lake City Seminar: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon (Registration & Breakfast Buffet: 7:15 to 8:00 a.m.) Cost: $95 per member (receive a discount price of $85 per member if sending 3 or more registrants from the same company). Cost for non-members is $159 per person. Registration includes full buffet meal and a helpful, up-to-date reference manual.  Download the registration form here.
  • MAR. 17 - 10am - 12pm - Introduction to Finance. Ogden Business Info Center, 2444 Washington Blvd, Ogden. Contact: Beverly King (bking1@weber.edu or call 801-626-7232).
  • MAR. 19 - 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM - "Crucial Confrontations - How Top Performers Influence Others" offered by Utah Dept. of Workforce Services & American Express. Cost: $32.00 (Includes Luncheon)/Prepayment Required. Little America Hotel Ballroom. 500 S Main Street, SLC, UT.
  • MAR. 19 - 1 PM - 5 PM - Self-Employment Program (LDS GROUP). Taylorsville Redwood Institute of Religion. 4554 South 2025 West (by SLCC, parking in lot south of institute). To register please call 250-3600.
  • MAR. 20 - 11 AM-12 PM - WHO IS THE MEDIA?? YOU ARE!! Getting Ready for a New Age of Promotional Opportunities. SL County Government Center 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. 2001 So. State Street, North Building Council Chambers, 1st Floor.
  • MAR. 20 - 4PM- 6PM - Whos is the Media??? You Are!!! Getting Ready for a New Age of Promotional Opportunities. Enhance Your Company’s Marketing Strategy. Location: 9750 S. 300 W. Sandy, Utah. Larry Miller Campus of Salt Lake Community College. Bldg: Miller Professional Development Center. Info: 801-957-4657.
  • MAR. 21 - 8:30 AM-4:30 PM - How to Start/Operate A New Business. SCORE Workshop. Salt Lake County Bldg, 2001 S. State, No Bldg, Rm 4010, SLC. Info; 801-746-2269.
  • MAR. 21 - 11am-1:30pm - Crucial Confrontations - How Top Performers Influence Others" - Department of Workforce Services. Little America Hotel Ballroom. 500 South Main Street, SLC, UT. COST: $32 per participant – prepayment required (includes luncheon). REGISTRATION AND PREPAYMENT DEADLINE: March 19, 2007 - Return w/check payable to: DWS, SLTEC, c/o: Misty Barry, 1385 S. State, SLC, UT 84115. To charge by phone using Visa or MasterCard only, call: (801) 468-0245 or (801) 468-0097.
  • MAR. 21 - 3:30pm-5:30pm - The Deal Forum - Presented by Wayne Brown Institute. The Deal Forum provides access to the capital and the advice from venture professionals you need to accelerate growth of your early-stage company. Where: Cafe Trio Cottonwood, 6405 South 3000 East, Salt Lake City/UT. Attire: Business Dress. Cost: $25.00 Submission fee. Contact Bradley Bertoch for more information at 801-595-1141.
  • MAR. 22 - 7 AM-4:15 PM - EXPANDING THE VISION. The Governor's Utah Economic Summit 07. Where: Grand America Hotel. Register online at: www.utaheconomicsummit.com.  Info: Marie at 801-204-6831.
  • MAR. 22 - 3 PM-4 PM - MicroEnterprise Loan Fund Orientation. 154 East Ford Ave. #A (3415 South). Salt lake City, UT 84115. Cost: Free!
  • MAR. 22-23 - 6:30pm-9pm - Business Plan & Useful Tools for Success. Small Business Dev. Center, USU, Logan. Contact: Frank Prante (435) 797-1780/fprante@ext.usu.edu).
  • MAR 22. - 7AM-4:15AM - Expanding the Vision. The Governor's Utah Economic Summit 07. Where: Grand America Hotel. Register online at: www.utaheconomicsummit.com. Info: Marie at 801-204-6831.
  • MAR 22. - 3PM-4PM - MicroEnterprise Loan Fund Orientation. 154 East Ford Ave. #A (3415 South). Salt lake City, UT 84115. Cost: Free!
  • MAR. 22 - 7:30am-9am - From Stress to Success: Rediscover Life Business @ Breakfast Monthly Workshop. SLCC Miller Campus 9750 South 300 West, Miller Free Enterprise Center, Room 203. Cost: Free. RSVP: www.slcc.edu/mbrc or call 957-5222 or email vernon.morgan@slcc.edu.
  • MAR 26. - 1PM - 5PM - Self-Employment Program (LDS GROUP). Taylorsville Redwood Institute of Religion. 4554 South 2025 West (by SLCC, parking in lot south of institute). To register please call 250-3600.
  • MAR. 27 - 10 AM-11:30 AM - SBA Loan - 8(a) Program Workshop. W.F. Bennett Federal Building, 125 S State St., Room 2222, SLC. Cost: Free! Info: 801-524-3210 - mary.rael@sba.gov
  • MAR. 28 - 9:30 AM-10:30 AM - MicroEnterprise Loan Fund Orientation. 154 East Ford Ave. #A (3415 South). Salt lake City, UT 84115. Cost: Free!
  • MAR. 28 - 5:30 PM-8 PM - 21st Century Entrepreneur Workshop. Wayne Brown Institute. Where: Neumont University. 10701 S. River Front Pkwy. Suite 300. Info: Phone 801-595-1141 / info@venturecapital.org. South Jordan, UT 84095
  • MAR. 28 - 5:30pm-8pm - Building a Business Plan that Can Raise Money/21st Century Entrepreneur. Each attendee will receive: a) Comprehensive course materials and b) The opportunity to have candid conversations with key venture professionals. Cost: $25.00. Location: Newmont University, 10701 S. River Front Pkwy, Suite 300, South Jordan, UT. RSVP: Online at www.venturecapital.org or call 595-1141.
  • MAR. 29 - 6:30 PM-9 PM - Business Plan & Useful Tools for Success. Small Business Dev. Center, USU, Logan. Info: Frank Prante at 435-797-1780 - fprante@ext.usu.edu.
  • MAR. 29 - 6pm-8pm - Hispanic, Introduction to Marketing. Ogden Business Info Center, 2444 Washington Blvd, Ogden. Contact: Beverly King - 801/626-7232 / bking1@weber.edu.
  • MAR. 29 - 6pm-9pm - Global Business Management Certification - Miller Business Innovation Center, 9690 S. 300 W, Suite 333, Sandy/UT. Cost: $1,295. Classes start March 29 and end May 31, 2007. A total of 10 classes will be on Thursday evenings with each class lasting 3 hours (6:00 PM – 9:00 PM). Info: Stan Rees at 801/957-5556 or stan.rees@slcc.edu. 
  • MAR. 31 - 10am-12pm - Business Start-Up Seminar. Ogden Business Info Center, 2444 Washington Blvd, Ogden. Contact: Beverly King - 801/626-7232 / bking1@weber.edu.
  • APR. 6 - 8am-10am - Utah First Fridays. Miller Business Innovation Center (Miller Corporate Partnership Building in the back). Salt Lake Community College. 9750 South 300 West Sandy, UT 84070. Cost: $5.00 at the door. Info: (801) 957-5284 or rsvp@utahfirstfridays.org or www.utahfirstfridays.org.
  • APRIL 11:  “Effective Employment Interviews” seminar from The Employers Council. Click here for more information and to register.
  • APRIL 25-26:  Salt Lake Chamber's Business to Business EXPO, Salt Palace.
  • May 16 - “Terminating Employees: Why, When, and How” seminar. Cost is $32.00 per participant (which includes the luncheon). Time: 11:00 a.m. (Lunch served 11:30, presentation 11:45 - 1:30) Location: Little America Hotel Ballroom, 500 S Main Street, Salt Lake City. The registration fee must be paid in advance. Make check payable to:
    DWS, SLTEC, c/o Misty Barry, 1385 S. State, SLC, UT 84115, or to charge by phone using VISA or MasterCard. Call: (801) 468-0245 or (801) 468-0097 to pay by credit card.

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